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PE05 VLU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 160,585 miles on the clock, averaging 9,016 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE05 VLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,016

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,123
Average per year9,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 VLU 29k62k95k128k161k '08'22'15

Check PE05 VLU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage155,462 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage146,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage140,453 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage131,088 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage125,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage120,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage115,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage108,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage105,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,422 miles
PASS
Mileage93,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage84,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,663 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage74,815 miles
Since last MOT+20,233 miles
PASS
Mileage54,582 miles
Since last MOT+25,255 miles
PASS
Mileage29,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 VLU

What car is PE05 VLU?

PE05 VLU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 VLU?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 VLU was 160,585 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 VLU passed its MOT?

PE05 VLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.

Is PE05 VLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE05 VLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PE05 VLU?

PE05 VLU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.